Bengali Language Versions
KJV Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.
KJVP Dead H4194 flies H2070 cause the ointment H8081 of the apothecary H7543 to send forth H5042 a stinking savor: H887 so doth a little H4592 folly H5531 him that is in reputation H3368 for wisdom H4480 H2451 and honor H4480 H3519 .
YLT Dead flies cause a perfumer`s perfume To send forth a stink; The precious by reason of wisdom -- By reason of honour -- a little folly!
ASV Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; so doth a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
WEB Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
RV Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to send forth a stinking savour: {cf15i so} doth a little folly outweigh wisdom and honour.
NET One dead fly makes the perfumer's ointment give off a rancid stench, so a little folly can outweigh much wisdom.
ERVEN A few dead flies will make even the best perfume stink. In the same way, a little foolishness can ruin much wisdom and honor.